Friday, January 31, 2025
American Government
Essential Question (EQ)
~ Describe the four defining characteristics of a state.
~ How do the four different different theories attempt to explain the origin of the state?
~ According to the U.S. Constitution, what does a government do?
Topic: Origins of the State
- Daily Jumble (DJ) Question- Government is the institution through which society makes and enforces its public policies. What are some examples of public policies?
- Group Work - Intro to Government
- Characteristics of a State
- Origins of a State
- Purposes of Government
- Assign: Principles of Government Chapter 1 Vocabulary
- Current Events
- Assignments:
- Chapter 1 Reading Packet - Due 2/4
- Chapter 1 Test - 2/6
- Sociology Enrichment:
- Supplemental Video:
- Interesting Article:
Recent U.S. History
EQ-
- How did the rise of rulers with total power in Europe and Asia lead to World War II?
Topic: Fascism
- Daily Jumble (DJ) Question - What are the characteristics of a totalitarian state?
- Whiteboard Notes: What is fascism?
- Pre-ACT Prep - Timelines
- Current Events
- Assignments:
- Europe Map - Assessment is on 2/20
- http://www.ilike2learn.com/ (Online Map Quizzes)
- RUSHY Enrichment:
- Google Arts and Culture:
- Supplemental Video:
- Interesting Article:
World History
EQ-
- Why did France declare war in April 1792 on Austria and Prussia?
- Why is the time of Robespierre's leadership called the “Reign of Terror”?
Topic: Robespierre Assumes Control
- Daily Jumble (DJ) Question - What factors led to Robespiere becoming a dictator?
- Whiteboard Notes: None
- Pre-ACT Prep - Timelines
- Current Events
- Assignments:
- Read and complete Module 19 Lesson 2 (Revolution Brings Reform and Terror) - if not completed
- WH Enrichment:
- Google Arts and Culture:
- Supplemental Video:
- Interesting Article:
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